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takeout foodTAKEOUT FOOD

Many delivery food apps allow us to order takeout to our doorsteps. Some of these apps include Uber Eats, Door Dash, SkipTheDishes, and individual restaurant delivery apps. Often, we share these accounts when in a relationship. It is important to consider whose account it is, whose email or personal information is linked, and whose credit card is stored. If somebody has access to these accounts, it will give them updated personal information if you have changed your phone number and address. It can also compromise your location by showing your order history and destinations of deliveries. Access to these accounts may also result in spending on your accounts without your knowledge.

secure imageFOLLOW THESE STEPS TO SECURE YOUR TAKEOUT FOOD ACCOUNTS AFTER A BREAKUP:

  • If you have been using your former partner’s account, remove any payment information that is yours and create your own account with a secure password.
  • If your former partner has changed the password to their account but your credit card information was stored on it, you should consider talking to your bank about getting a new card.
  • Review your linked devices and login history and remove anyone you don’t want to have access to your account.
  • Change your password and set up two-factor authentication.
  • Check your recovery details so that it is your email and contact information.
  • Check your privacy settings within the app.
  • Check when the app is using location services and how this information is stored.
  • Do not store your credit card on the app so additional purchases can’t be made without your consent.

Caution: Please note that if someone else has access to your account, they may be notified of these changes. Some abusers may escalate their violence. Control and coercion may make some of these steps neither possible nor safe. If you have children or other dependents, you might consider going through some of these steps with their technology and accounts as well. To develop a safety plan, visit www.sheltersafe.ca to find a safe, confidential program in your community.